SAFRA EnergyOne Gyms for IPPT: Your Complete Guide to All 7 Locations
Last updated: August 2026 | Written by Adrian Tan, IPPT Trainer and Fitness Content Specialist
SAFRA EnergyOne runs 7 gyms across Singapore: Choa Chu Kang, Jurong, Mount Faber, Punggol, Tampines, Toa Payoh, and Yishun. Four of these, Jurong, Punggol, Tampines, and Toa Payoh, also host an official test option called IPPT@SAFRA, where you can sit your actual IPPT indoors on a calibrated treadmill instead of at an FCC. All 7 locations offer IPPT preparatory training courses regardless of whether they host the test itself.
I get this question in almost every consultation: “Can I actually take my IPPT at SAFRA, or is it just for training?” Both are true, depending on the location, and the details matter enough that mixing them up can cost you an incentive award you were expecting.
IPPT@SAFRA vs FCC: What Actually Differs
IPPT@SAFRA is a genuine, SAF-partnered test option, not just prep. It’s open to all IPPT-eligible NSmen with PES A, B/B1, or B2/C1 status, though it’s not available to Commandos or Naval Diving Unit divers. The test itself mirrors what you’d do at an FCC, with one key difference: the 2.4km run happens indoors on a calibrated treadmill rather than outdoors on a track. SAF ran laboratory trials to confirm the treadmill test is fair. The passing time doesn’t change, but the treadmill is set to a 2% gradient and calibrated to a 2-point pass standard to account for the indoor, air-conditioned environment.
Here’s the detail that actually matters for planning: NSmen who take their IPPT at SAFRA are not eligible for incentive awards. If you’re aiming for Gold, Silver, or any monetary award tier, you need to test at an FCC guide or during ICT. SAFRA only gets you a Pass. If your goal is simply clearing your annual requirement without chasing an award, SAFRA’s treadmill option and indoor comfort might genuinely suit you better than an outdoor FCC session.
Booking works differently too. FCC sessions go through OneNS. IPPT@SAFRA sessions are booked directly with SAFRA: online, by calling 1800 eNSNSNS (1800 367 6767), by SMS, or by email, up to three months in advance. First-time SAFRA test-takers also get three free trial sessions on the treadmill beforehand, which is worth using if you’ve never run on one for a timed 2.4km before. The pacing feel is different from outdoor running.
The 7 SAFRA EnergyOne Locations
Choa Chu Kang is the newest and largest of the seven, built around an 18,000 sq ft floor with a sheltered 50m swimming pool and a boxing/Muay Thai arena. If you’re choosing between locations purely on facilities, this one has the most to offer, though it won’t be the closest option for most people. Full contact details and hours for all 7 locations are below.
| Location | Address | Contact | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choa Chu Kang | 28 Choa Chu Kang Drive, S689964 | 6379 9334 | Daily 6:30am to 12midnight |
| Jurong | 333 Boon Lay Way, S649848 | 6686 4310 | Daily 6:30am to 10:30pm |
| Mount Faber | 2 Telok Blangah Way, S098803 | 6377 3678 | Daily 6:30am to 10:30pm |
| Punggol | 9 Sentul Crescent | 6585 8781 | Daily 6:00am to 10:30pm |
| Tampines | 1/A Tampines Street 92 | 6788 8427 | Daily 6:30am to 10:30pm |
| Toa Payoh | 293 Lorong 6 Toa Payoh, S319387 | 6355 4560 | Daily 6:30am to 10:30pm |
| Yishun | 60 Yishun Avenue 4 | 6852 8216 | Daily 6:30am to 10:30pm |
What You Get With EnergyOne Membership
Every EnergyOne gym has resistance and cardio equipment, free weights, personal training, and changing rooms. Members also get access to other facilities inside the SAFRA clubhouse, like swimming pools, jacuzzis, and steam rooms, depending on the club.
To sign up, you’ll need your NRIC and, if applicable, your SAFRA membership card. You visit a service counter in person, not online. Note that being a SAFRA member doesn’t automatically give you EnergyOne gym access; it’s a separate membership on top. The minimum age is 16.
IPPT Preparatory Courses
Each EnergyOne gym runs prep courses specifically designed to help NSmen improve or pass their IPPT, ranging from 3 to 12 weeks depending on how much lead time you have before your test. If you’re starting from a low base, say you failed your last attempt or haven’t trained seriously in a while, the longer 12-week track gives you more room to build up your push-up and sit-up numbers without rushing your 2.4km pace at the same time.
I generally tell clients: if your test is more than two months out, go for the longer course. If you’re already close to passing and just need to sharpen your run, a 3-week block focused purely on pacing usually does the job.
A Related Program Worth Knowing: IPPT-In-Your-Community
Separate from the EnergyOne gyms, SAFRA also runs an IPPT-In-Your-Community initiative: neighbourhood fitness corners with static IPPT stations for standing broad jump and shuttle run, plus a marked 2.4km running route, set up directly in residential areas. This is free and doesn’t require gym membership. It’s a useful option if you live nowhere near one of the 7 EnergyOne locations but still want a proper measured route close to home.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact numbers and hours in this guide are drawn directly from SAFRA’s official website. If you’re relying on IPPT@SAFRA as your test venue, confirm current program status with the NS Call Centre (1800-367-6767) before booking, since some older government pages still carry outdated COVID-era suspension notices that don’t reflect the program’s current active status. You can also check your projected score with our IPPT score calculator before deciding which test route suits you.
Adrian Tan – IPPT Trainer & Fitness Content Specialist
Adrian Tan has worked hands-on as an IPPT trainer in Singapore, guiding NSmen through both FCC and IPPT@SAFRA test routes, and has trained candidates at multiple EnergyOne locations covered in this guide. Every address, contact number, and program detail on this page is cross-checked against SAFRA’s official sources before publishing.
